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serology

[ si-rol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the science dealing with the immunological properties and actions of serum.


serology

/ sɪˈrɒlədʒɪ; ˌsɪərəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

  1. the science concerned with serums
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • serologic, adjective
  • seˈrologist, noun
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Other Words From

  • se·ro·log·ic [seer-, uh, -, loj, -ik], sero·logi·cal adjective
  • sero·logi·cal·ly adverb
  • se·rolo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of serology1

First recorded in 1905–10; sero- + -logy
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Example Sentences

Was there any serology done, either in animals or in people that worked at these markets?

He said the Health Ministry’s upcoming serology survey would be used as the basis for future mitigation policies.

To learn whether animals have been infected by the virus in the real world, scientists can perform what are known as serology studies, looking for coronavirus antibodies in their blood.

The tests for antibodies, also known as serology tests, do not provide the answers that most people are seeking.

Unseld said the third-year forward has another few days to complete the NBA’s coronavirus health and safety protocols, which include getting a serology/antibody test, before he can join the team for practice.

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